Bob Gammage State Quotations

Let's put the wealth of the state as a whole on the table. Let's put every conceivable source of revenue on the table and forge a plan where every person in Texas pays their fair share.

I say we put everything on the table first and then see what revenue streams we need. If an income tax is part of the new formula, then we put it before the people. People in this state often vote to tax themselves, through school bonds, so we should put it before them.

Today, unfortunately, our state government has come full circle. Once again we desperately need the people of Texas to take over their state government.

We don't need a state government run from yachts. I will make policy in the state Capitol, not in the Bahamas.

There are businesses in our state that make billions and pay no taxes at all.

There's no rationale basis for the quality of any child's education to depend on wealth of property in districts where they live. It's the responsibility of state to fund public education.

This campaign is about reform. It is about opening state policy-making to public scrutiny. It is about restoring the public trust.